Peterloo Exhibition Touchstones Rochdale

1. A pamphlet outlining the events that took place on St Peter’s fields Copyright, Manchester Libraries and Archives

2. Ballad written from the point of view of the Yeoman defending their decision to attack the crowd at Peterloo Copyright, The Bodleian Libraries, The University of Oxford (Johnson Ballad, fol. 240a, 2806c. 16 (299))

3. Etching of the scene on St Peter’s Field in August 1819, showing the cavalry brandishing sabres to disperse the crowd Copyright, University of Manchester

4. Caricature by famous illustrator George Cruickshank sympathising with the protestors as they are beaten by the cavalry Copyright, British Museum

5. Illustration of orator Henry Hunt as a bull attacking and baiting the cavalry Copyright, Manchester Libraries and Archives

6. Poster warning people against attending the ‘illegal’ Manchester meeting issued by the New Bailey Court House Copyright, University of Manchester

7. A newspaper article detailing the extent of those killed or wounded at Peterloo Copyright, Manchester Libraries and Archives

8. After mistaking organised practice marches in the run up to Peterloo for violent military training magistrates issued warning posters to deter further gatherings Copyright, Manchester Libraries and Archives

9. Map highlighting the extent of the crowds as well as the approach of the cavalry to St Peter’s Field Copyright, The British Library

10. Page taken from the ‘Peterloo Relief Fund book’ documenting the extent of the harm inflicted at Peterloo. As we can see Thomas Richardson tragically got attacked by cavalry outside his own home despite not attending the meeting.

Copyright, University of Manchester

11. Page from the ‘Peterloo Relief Fund book’, set up to provide financial assistance to those injured at Peterloo Copyright, Manchester Libraries and Archives

12. Illustration sympathetic to the crowd, highlighting the violence against women and children at Peterloo Copyright, Manchester Libraries and Archives

13. Small newspaper clipping advertising the proposal for a Peterloo memorial monument to be built in Manchester Copyright, University of Manchester

14. Copy of a speech delivered in Halifax after the massacre shaming the Yeomanry for their role in the violence Copyright, University of Manchester